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HN54 LNJ

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,497 mi
Last recorded134,497 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 LNJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 134,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 134,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 128,040 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 128,040 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 123,162 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 123,162 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 115,539 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 110,719 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 105,774 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 99,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Oct 2018 99,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2017 98,454 miles

both front wing repeaters very faded

both headlamps very deteriorated

front pads low

imbalance rear brakes

nearside front tyre ON legal limit

offside front tyre very close to limit

Fail 14 Sep 2017 98,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front wing repeaters very faded

both headlamps very deteriorated

front pads low

imbalance rear brakes

nearside front tyre ON legal limit

offside front tyre very close to limit

Pass 28 Oct 2016 96,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit underinflated (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps very poor

centre rear seat belt very slow retraction

front brake pads low and discs poor

lift upper steering column mount

Fail 28 Oct 2016 96,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit underinflated (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps very poor

centre rear seat belt very slow retraction

front brake pads low and discs poor

lift upper steering column mount

offside wiper very poor

Pass 19 Oct 2015 93,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres damaged on outer walls

Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,320 miles

wipers very poor

Pass 24 Oct 2012 77,701 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers poor

Pass 13 Oct 2011 67,083 miles

o/s drive shaft oil seal weeping

Fail 13 Oct 2011 67,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s drive shaft oil seal weeping

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 57,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,312 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2008 38,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads very low, and fluid level low

lift steering column

wipers very poor

Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads very low, and fluid level low

lift steering column

wipers very poor

Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,645 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid low

oil low

Fail 19 Oct 2007 27,645 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid low

oil low

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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HN54 LNJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 58,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN54 LNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HN54 LNJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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